getting-started
Connect your Bitfinex account to Synemer
Set up a read-only Bitfinex API key and link your account to Synemer so your closed USDT-margined futures trades sync automatically.
- Updated
- September 25, 2026
What this connection does
Synemer connects to Bitfinex using a read-only API key and secret. The journal imports your closed USDT-margined perpetual futures trades without ever being able to place orders or withdraw funds.
Your API credentials are encrypted and only used to read historical trade data.
Before you start
Make sure you have a Bitfinex account with two-factor authentication enabled.
You will need access to your Synemer account settings, where connections are managed.
Create a read-only API key in Bitfinex
Log in to Bitfinex and go to API Keys. Create a new API key and give it a clear name such as Synemer Read Only.
Enable read access for account, orders, and positions. Do not enable trading or withdrawal permissions.
Copy the API key and secret. Store them somewhere safe while you complete the next steps.
Add the connection in Synemer
In Synemer, go to Settings and then Connections. Choose Bitfinex as the broker.
Paste the API key and secret, then save the connection. The first sync walks back through your futures history and then keeps itself up to date.
What syncs automatically
Synemer brings in your closed USDT-margined futures trades, including fees, plus your current open positions.
Bitfinex serves years of derivatives history through its API, so the first sync can reach far back. The exact depth depends on your account.
Troubleshooting
If nothing imports, check that the API key has read permissions and that any IP restrictions allow Synemer.
You can revoke access at any time by deleting the connection in Synemer or rotating the key in Bitfinex.